Universal Times

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has congratulated Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on her re-appointment as the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) for a second term ¹.

Kalu described Okonjo-Iweala as a "unique African Amazon" who has showcased invaluable qualities of good leadership. He noted that her re-appointment is a testament to her exceptional leadership, vision, and dedication to promoting global economic growth and stability ¹.

The Deputy Speaker also expressed confidence that Okonjo-Iweala would successfully lead the needed reforms to reposition the WTO to effectively deliver on its mandate to promote open and fair trade for the benefit of all ¹.

_Okonjo-Iweala's Journey to WTO DG_

Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala made history by becoming the first female and first African to lead the WTO. Her journey to this position was not without its challenges. She had worked at the World Bank, where she rose to the number two position as its Managing Director ².

Okonjo-Iweala's appointment as WTO DG was unanimously confirmed by the WTO General Council on February 15, 2021. She has since then been working tirelessly to promote global economic growth and stability ².

_The Impact of Okonjo-Iweala's Re-Appointment_

Okonjo-Iweala's re-appointment as WTO DG is expected to have a profoundly positive impact on the global economy. Her leadership and vision have been instrumental in shaping policies that have positively impacted economies around the world ¹.

As the WTO DG, Okonjo-Iweala has prioritized the ramping up of health and economic global efforts to combat COVID-19. Her commitment to promoting sustainable and inclusive economic growth is truly inspiring, and her re-appointment is a vote of confidence in her ability to navigate the complex and ever-changing global economic landscape ¹.

_Conclusion_

The re-appointment of Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) for a second term is a testament to her exceptional leadership and vision. Her commitment to promoting global economic growth and stability is truly inspiring, and her re-appointment is a vote of confidence in her ability to navigate the complex and ever-changing global economic landscape.